First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced the formation of YOUR DOWNTOWN, a public call to action to involve residents in the downtown planning process. The first steps in the campaign, a new interactive website, www.downtownwestportct.com, and an online Downtown Survey, have been launched to inform and involve Westport citizens in the Downtown Master Plan process.
05/16/2014
The “Ceremonies and Celebrations” program in response to requests from school staff for assistance in purchasing new clothing for graduating middle and high school students has begun its eleventh year.
05/15/2014
The town has ampounced its intent to apply to FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program for mitigation of structures in its coastal flood zones. The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program provides funds for projects to reduce or eliminate risk of flood damage to buildings that are insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
05/13/2014
The Westport Beautification Committee and Westport Parks & Recreation Department will be sponsoring Green-up Westport Day on Saturday, May 17.
05/12/2014
On May 15 the P&Z Commission is scheduled to review a text amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations to modify the zoning regulations to make changes to the Inclusionary Housing Zone (IHZ).
05/12/2014
First Selectman Jim Marpe has appointed a five-person search committee to interview candidates for the position of Town Operations Director. The Operations Director will report directly to the First Selectman and will work with all town departments.
05/08/2014
Robert Satter, a Veteran of World War II, has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 26.
05/08/2014
The Safer Homes Task Force has been organized by a group of town department representatives from Westport and Weston to promote a safe and healthy living environment for those who hoard.
05/07/2014
June 30, 2014 is the expiration date for all Railroad Parking Permits. Permits may be renewed in one of three ways — online, by mail, or in person at Police Headquarters.
05/07/2014
Westport Assessor Paul Friia is reminding residents that the Assessor’s Office and the Human Services Department are continuing to take applications for the state and local tax relief programs.
05/05/2014
With the passing of Allen Raymond, Westport has lost an exceptional member of our community.
05/01/2014
Starting at the May 1 public hearing of the Planning & Zoning Commission, Westport residents may have some ability to send in questions via email during public hearings.
04/24/2014
The Drug Takeback Day helps to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous.
04/21/2014
The Westport Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day with a special event on Friday, April 25.
First Selectman Jim Marpe will kick off this year’s Arbor Day celebration at 2 p.m. The give-away is courtesy of CL&P in recognition of National Arbor Day.
04/17/2014
The public is invited to meet the key managers of ValleyCrest Golf Maintenance on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
04/16/2014
An advisory group has been formed by First Selectman Marpe to oversee the physical movement and restoration of the historic Kemper-Gunn house from its current location on Church Lane to what will be its new location on Elm Street, within the town-owned Baldwin Parking lot.
04/10/2014
On Thursday, April 10, the Coach will be offering a beginner’s class in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 from 10 – 12 p.m. followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2007 from 1-3 p.m
04/03/2014
Longshore Golf Course is preparing for the 2014 golf season and expects to be open for play on or about April 18. And the P&R Department will host a meeting to introduce ValleyCrest Golf Course Maintenance on April 21.
04/03/2014
Three students from Staples High School have won TEAM Westport’s Teen Diversity Essay Contest, open to all high school students who are residents of Westport or attend school in the town. The winning essays are attached to the news release.
04/01/2014
The three finalists in the 2014 TEAM Westport Teen Diversity Essay Contest will be named and recognized at an Awards Ceremony on Monday, March 31 at 6:30 pm in the McManus Room of the Westport Library.
03/31/2014
